The point isn’t getting arrested, the point is the sheriff using his position to try and make a political stance, which is a total abuse of his legal power. Also, just because you have been arrested doesn’t mean you are guilty.

I live in Union County Arkansas. I called and spoke with the dispatcher at the jail and she assured me that this was not what it seemed. She asked that you contact our sheriff tomorrow at 870-864-1970. His name is Ricky Roberts. He, I believe is a fair and decent man.

Since the accusation surfaced, the sheriff's office has removed the photos from online, KARK reported.

Kaepernick has been the center of controversy after he took a knee during the national anthem in 2016. The former quarterback said his action was to protest police brutality. And last month, Nike announced he would be one of the faces of their 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign, which has received a mix of support and backlash.